Description
Incorporated in 1942, The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) is the official charity of the United States Air Force. AFAS to help relieve financial distress of Air Force members and their families and to assist them in financing their higher education goals. Its three-pronged charter promotes the Air Force mission by providing worldwide emergency assistance to members and their families, sponsoring educational assistance programs, and offering a variety of base community enhancement programs that impact member/family welfare. Over the last decade, Air Force Aid Society has provided nearly $180 million in direct support via 500,000 assists to Air Force members and their families.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be a charitable institution that embodies the concept of Airmen Helping Airmen – that is embraced by Airmen and those who support Airmen.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
SERVICE
- Our #1 priority is helping Airmen
- We will provide consistent support to all eligible Airmen
- Financially stable Airmen remain mission focused
- Convey to every Airman seeking support that we are here to help
- Ensure every Airman knows they received our best effort
INTEGRITY
- The majority of dollars donated to AFAS come from Airmen – we must be good stewards
- We are also generously supported by private industry and private individuals – we must be good stewards
- Every donated dollar must be applied towards helping Airmen. For every $1 donated, AFAS invests $3 in helping Airmen
EXCELLENCE
- Programs are only sustained if they help Airmen
- Programs should adapt and innovate to meet the evolving needs of the modern Total Force
- Programs that are measured improve. Programs that are measured with leadership and staff accountability improve dramatically.
